Air India (205 pictures & videos)

9/10

SM

United States (LOZ) to India (BOM), 01 Dec 2003

Economy Class

Lunch 026 - Cocktails: Cashewnuts and Almonds 027 - Salad course: Tossed salad with choice of dressing (Thousand Island pictured - poured from silver gravy boat), Fresh bread rolls offered from basket 028 - H (Menu Card)

Coca-Cola (with nuts), Water, Champagne (with the appetizers), Vodka Shot (with the caviar), Beaujolais (with the main course), Coffee (with dessert), Baileys Irish Cream (after the meal)

Where do I begin? Not only were the portion sizes enough to feed a small country, but the food quality was also incredible. The only minor drawback was the plastic cutlery that has to be used on UK/US routes for "security reasons". Still, it was top quality plastic and preferable to a hybrid metal/plastic mix that most other airlines use. Nonetheless, the service was impeccable with everything dished out from silver platters onto Royal Doulton china. The Purser was also on the ball with some excellent wine reccomendations to accompany each course (the Vodka shot with the caviar was a great touch).The crew kept my wine/champagne/water glasses filled at all times. Alas, I was so stuffed by the time dessert rolled around that I could not sample everything I would have liked to despite the Purser's urgings. Special thanks to Purser S.K. and Inflight Supervisor R.R. for their great hospitality and a memorable flight.

Date added: 2008-05-21   //   Flight: 8:09   //   Aircraft: Boeing 747-400, First